Hello darlings! Emma here, back with another post, this time straight from the heart of the Pride festivities in the glorious, sunny, Royal Tunbridge Wells!
Let me start by saying, there's nothing like strutting your stuff in a fabulous pink tutu. Honestly, it's the ultimate statement of joyful self-expression. And trust me, the vibe in Royal Tunbridge Wells this June has been bursting with pure, sparkly, and outrageously fabulous energy – and I’m living for it!
I’ve been waiting for June with bated breath – ever since those glorious sequinned flares made their return to the high street. What’s not to love about a month dedicated to celebrating love, acceptance, and the fabulous kaleidoscope that is the LGBTQ+ community? And what better way to kick things off than with #tutupride!
Right now, as I write, the main street of Royal Tunbridge Wells is adorned in rainbow flags, glitter, and the contagious laughter of hundreds of people who have come together to celebrate who they are, to celebrate their differences, and to stand shoulder to shoulder with each other in a magnificent expression of community.
But hold your horses – because this isn’t just a regular Pride celebration! Royal Tunbridge Wells has upped its game, bringing in all the sparkly, disco vibes. Picture this: The music – infectious, bass-pumping, 70s-inspired disco classics! People dressed to the nines – colourful flares, feather boas, neon pink wigs – think a disco fever dream but in a sunny British setting.
And of course, you have the fabulous rainbow, glitter, and those incredible hand-painted rainbow flags, a riot of colours dancing in the summer breeze, fluttering in a joyful symphony with the upbeat, vibrant energy in the air. Honestly, it's enough to make even the most stoic soul want to burst into a joyful, celebratory shimmy!
Tutu Twirls: Taking the Stage
But back to my original point – the tutus. I wouldn’t be here in Royal Tunbridge Wells without a bright, bubblegum pink tulle masterpiece perched precariously on my hips, adding a splash of playful ballerina flair to this extraordinary parade. This, my dears, is the essence of #tutupride!
Let me tell you – walking down the street, amongst the joyful throng, surrounded by dancing rainbows, a whole universe of smiling faces, and a pulsating disco beat, was pure bliss! The tutus, let's be honest, they’re the cherry on top – a tangible, joyous reminder that individuality is something to be celebrated, a way to flaunt your playful side, your confidence, and to channel your inner ballerina diva!
Imagine the smiles, the happy exclamations, and the wave of pure, unapologetic, infectious joy that came from each "wow!," "that's amazing!", or "you look absolutely incredible!" – each word a little boost of confidence, a sprinkle of pure love and joy shared between strangers. That's the magic of Pride, a feeling that spreads through the crowd like wildfire, leaving everyone in its path grinning from ear to ear.
Pink, Glitter, and Disco Fever: An Evening to Remember
And then, there was the evening – the crescendo of a glorious day. As the sun began its golden descent, painting the sky with hues of peach and lilac, the energy shifted into a dazzling, neon-lit dance floor. Every bar, every corner, every alleyway pulsating with music, lights, laughter, and joy – it felt like a giant, glittery disco ball had swallowed Royal Tunbridge Wells whole, transforming it into an epic dance floor under the starry, June sky!
More Than Just a Dance:
As the evening went on, the air thrummed with conversations and stories - stories of love, loss, resilience, hope, and ultimately, a shared victory in claiming our spaces and our identities with unyielding confidence. I caught snippets of whispered conversations, the sharing of personal journeys, and the unspoken understanding shared between complete strangers, united by the shared thread of an LGBTQ+ community that spans generations, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
*#Tututuesday *
You can already feel the energy buzzing online - with the hashtag #tutupride exploding on every social media platform! It’s a symbol, a statement - of playful freedom, confidence, and a "we are here, we are fabulous" attitude. We are showing everyone that even the most subtle touches – a colourful tutu, a feather boa, or even a flash of neon – can become an instrument of expression and a bold statement of solidarity. And if you ask me, it’s a pretty magical way to celebrate love and individuality, isn’t it?
I can already tell you - this won’t be my last time strutting down a street in my pink tutu, basking in the sun, the rainbow, and the euphoric vibe of Pride. So, until next year, stay sparkling, stay positive, stay vibrant, and be unapologetically you!
